TOTAL VOLUME:
$134b
24H VOL:
$87,176,691
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2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,391,958,194
394,660
Markets across
30,119
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MATCHED EVENTS:
2,626
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
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Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Aug 4, 8:40 PM EST
Kalshi
This market tracks whether Eric Jenkins will secure the Republican Party nomination for the 2026 Kansas 3rd Congressional District House seat. On Kalshi, Eric Jenkins holds 78.0% probability as the leading contender, while Chase LaPorte stands at 13.0%. Resolution will be determined by official Republican Party nomination results for the KS-03 race. Watch the Republican primary election process and candidate announcements leading up to the November 3, 2026 general election date.
The market resolves to Yes if any of the following candidates wins the Republican Party nomination for the 2026 KS-03 House seat: Eric Jenkins, Chase LaPorte, or Blake Stanley. Each candidate's victory in the primary election triggers a Yes resolution for their respective market.
Prediction market odds on Kalshi often diverge from traditional polling because markets incorporate trader expectations, insider information, and real-money incentives that polls may miss. While polls measure voter preference at a single moment, prediction markets reflect dynamic beliefs about the actual nomination outcome. For KS-03, comparing market-implied probabilities to recent public polling can reveal whether traders expect late momentum shifts, candidate consolidation, or surprises that surveys haven't yet captured. Markets tend to be more forward-looking, making them useful complements to—rather than replacements for—conventional polling data.
The KS-03 Republican nominee market resolves on Nov 3, 2026. Resolution is determined by the official Republican nominee selected through Kansas's nomination process for the 3rd congressional district seat. Traders should monitor state party rules, primary dates, convention procedures, and any special circumstances that may affect the final nominee determination. The market will settle once the nominee is officially confirmed and verified against authoritative sources.
Key catalysts for KS-03 Republican nominee odds include candidate announcements or withdrawals, endorsements from state or national Republican figures, debate performances, local media coverage, and fundraising reports. Primary election results in similar districts or early-state contests can shift expectations about viability. Scandals, gaffes, or investigative reporting about any candidate may trigger sharp repricing. Shifts in national Republican momentum or messaging priorities can also influence local race dynamics. Traders should monitor Kansas GOP communications, candidate social media, and local news outlets for developments that could alter market probabilities before the Nov 3, 2026 resolution.